Chinese people (The spirit and temperament of people with a gentle temperament)

Author: Cao Shichao
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: ;What is the fundamental reason for the rise and fall of the Chinese nation? Why will China become a world-class country in decades? Why has the Confucian lineage endured for over two thousand years? Why has ancient China always been governed by virtue rather than law? Why did ancient China experience regime changes but continuous history and culture? Why does China's military conquest always proceed from north to south, while cultural assimilation goes from south to north? Why does China focus more on the study of human nature than on practical matters? Why is Chinese metaphysics developed while science is weak? Why does China struggle in the spiritual manufacturing industry but excel in cultural industries? Why are the three stages of a Chinese person's life: indulgence, fulfillment, and freedom? Why can a single orchid inspire hundreds of masterpieces by Chinese artists? Why do Chinese people pay special attention to the taste of food? This book answers these and other mysteries with six core concepts.
Chinese culture can be summarized in six simple sentences: emotional nature, natural spirit, metaphysical system, moral customs, figurative thinking, and situational language. Before delving into Chinese culture, it is necessary to clarify three questions: why is Chinese culture being discussed at this time, how it should be presented, and how to read this book. This will help readers follow the logic and avoid confusion.